Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys including Clifton/Safford

... Wind Advisory in effect from 11 am this morning to 8 PM MST
this evening...

The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a Wind
Advisory... which is in effect from 11 am this morning to 8 PM MST
this evening.

* Timing... winds will increase this morning... with strongest winds
during the afternoon and early evening hours.

* Winds... southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
Even stronger winds will occur in the mountains.

* Impacts... the strong winds will create areas of blowing dust
which could reduce visibilities to less than a quarter mile in
areas prone to dust storms. This includes but is not limited to
Interstate 10 between Benson and the New Mexico border. In
addition... the winds will make driving difficult for high
profile vehicles.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or greater
are expected in the valleys... or 35 mph or greater above
5000 feet. Higher gusts are also likely. This could make driving
difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

... Red flag warning remains in effect from 11 am to 8 PM MST
Saturday for Graham... Greenlee and Cochise counties...

... Red flag warning that was previously in effect until 11 PM MST
this evening has been cancelled...

* affected area... fire weather zone 146 and eastern fire weather
zone 148.

* Timing... critical fire weather thresholds are expected to be
met by 11 am MST Saturday and will continue through early Saturday
evening.

* Winds... sustained 20-foot west to southwest winds of 20 to 25
mph with gusts up to 45 mph on Saturday.

* Relative humidity... minimum relative humidity values will be in
the single digits to lower teens Saturday.

* Impacts... any fires that develop will have the potential for
rapid spread. Ongoing fires may experience rapid and erratic
fire growth. Outdoor burning is not recommended.


Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now... or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds... low relative humidity... and warm temperatures will
create the potential for rapid and erratic fire growth.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of the red flag warning for portions of Southeast Arizona.